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SchoolKansas City University College of Dental MedicineMissouri
LocationMissouri
Published cohortEntering class of 2024
Average overall GPA3.53
Average science GPA3.44
Average DAT AA18.4Legacy 1–30 scale
Class size81
2024 GPA range5th–95th percentiles3.04-3.892024 source ↗
2025 first-time enrollees8015 in-stateADEA 2025 · Table 5 ↗
Degree & college creditsBachelor’s required, with possible waivers for designated partner programs.
Prerequisite coursesSemester hours: biology with lab 8, microbiology or biochemistry with lab 4, general chemistry with lab 8, organic chemistry with lab 8, additional science 12, writing 6, anatomy 4. Grades C or better.
GPA policyNot yet verified
DAT policyU.S. DAT within the school’s entry-year window; for August 2027 it lists May 2024 or later.
ShadowingClinical dental experience through observation or practice required.
Recommendation lettersThree recommendations within two years of the matriculation year; consult evaluator requirements.
Residency & eligibilityPreference for residents of Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas, and KCU biosciences graduates.
Community serviceNot yet verified
Application & selectionNot yet verified
Policy context & sourcesPublished admissions policy; confirm your application cycleAdmissions policyReviewed 2026-09-20
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Official sourceClass profileReviewed 2026-09-20

Averages are not admissions requirements or predictions. Cohorts and DAT scales differ. Scores on the 200–600 and legacy 1–30 scales are shown separately and are not converted.